Abdoulaye Diallo

Abdoulaye Diallo (born 30 March 1992) is a Senegalese professional footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for the Senegal national team. Born in France, he is a former graduate of the prestigious Clairefontaine academy and joined Rennes in 2007. Diallo made his professional debut, at the age of 17, on 29 November 2009, in a league match against Olympique Lyonnais. Diallo also represented France national youth team, before switching to Senegal, where his parents come from.

Club Career

Early career

Diallo began his football career playing for his hometown club Stade Reims, joining the club as a youth player. In 2004, he was selected to attend the Clairefontaine academy and spent three years at the facility training at the academy during the weekdays and playing for Reims on the weekend. Prior to leaving Clairefontaine, Diallo agreed to join the nationally recognized youth academy of Stade Rennais on an aspirant (youth) contract. Rennes had been scouting the player since 2004.

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